I would love to hear MP and his group of whomever do this.
I already know what DT sound like playing these songs, both studio and live, so I have that if I don't like what Portnoy does.
My only hope is that McCalpine isn't a part of it. Talented dude, but I just can't handle his tone whatsoever. It's the main reason I couldn't dig the Portnoy, Sherinian, blah blah blah stuff.